UK adds sites to Natura 2000 list

23 November 2011

The UK has added 13 marine sites in the Atlantic region, both offshore and inshore, covering a total area of 13,913 km². The two largest sites added are North Norfolk Sandbanks and Saturn Reef (3,603 km²) and North West Rockall Bank (4,365 km²). Nine of the sites host important cold water reefs, while seven are designated for sandbank habitats. The Natura 2000 list has been updated by 16 EU Member States.

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